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Diversity & Inclusion Award

Program Purpose

To recognize outstanding County programs that demonstrate success in fostering diversity and inclusion, enhancing services or support for underrepresented or at-risk groups or communities, increasing cultural competency, and/or creating a welcoming, inclusive workplace or program.

Selection Criteria

Selected programs must do the following:

Highlight the County’s dedication to providing excellent services and support to diverse underrepresented or at-risk groups and communities;

Promote the County’s commitment to diversity and inclusion by improving cultural competency and providing a welcoming workplace for all employees;

Demonstrate successful strategies that bridge communication, language, or cultural gaps in the workplace or programs.

Submission Requirements

The following information is required for each entry:

Description of program, services provided, population served, and breadth of impact

Statement of diversity/ inclusion-related challenge and solution

Methods used to measure and monitor program success

Impact of program on improving access for underrepresented groups, promoting diversity/ inclusion, and/or on fostering a welcoming and inclusive workplace for County employees

Impact of program on Departmental and/or Countywide goals (alignment with Shared Vision 2025)

Submission deadline is Monday, September 30, 2019

Awards

Selected program will be awarded up to $5,000*

Countywide recognition for selected program

Recognition by Board of Supervisors

Recognition in County budget book

Individual letter of recognition

* Award may be used for any authorized purpose within County guidelines that furthers the diversity/ inclusion mission and goals of the selected program, including but not limited to, an educational or outreach event, staff training, adding supplies or equipment, community outreach or communication, recruitment, and/or any other authorized purpose.